6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (454+ words) Residents in Polebrook are seeking to buy the King’s Arms, a Grade II listed pub that has served the village since the 17th century, through a not-for-profit community benefit society. Join the channel here. The campaign has already secured more than…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1173+ words) Both a destination pub and one for the community, the site is in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the borders of Cumbria and now has accommodation available too in the form of four bedrooms. Join the channel here....

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (438+ words) Based on a previously successful pilot, the three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme will fund hospitality ventures and bring vacant premises back into use. It will also support hospitality training and skills projects, including work by The Right Course, which used trial…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (727+ words) The updated National Planning Policy Framework now places pubs within “key community facilities and public service infrastructure”, meaning councils should give greater weight to their community value when considering development proposals. Join the channel here. In simple terms, if a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (342+ words) JD Wetherspoon (JDW), which operates 792 pubs, said sounds from smartphones and tablets had become an “increasing problem” in recent years. Join the channel here. Customers are being asked to switch phones to silent or use earphones when watching videos or…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (766+ words) Join the channel here. Under policy HC6, development proposals should not result in the loss of key community facilities unless there is no reasonable prospect of the use being retained, equivalent or better provision is made, or there is sufficient alternative…...